While at Martha Merrel’s bookstore, I found a local author’s book. It was titled Hope Always Rises by Kathie Giorgio.
Hope killed herself with Zinfandel and Zoloft and awoke in heaven. She took up residence in a gated community for people who committed suicide. They have group therapy on Wednesdays. Giorgio shares her experiences in heaven and the suicide stories of the people that Hope meets.
“Hi, Hope,” he said. “I’m God. And welcome to Heaven. I’m going to sit with you for a while, until you’re ready to see where you’re living now.” (PG. 3)
This line made me cry. Offering to sit with someone is one of the best ways to respond to someone who is sad or depressed.
While I know that people don’t want to reward someone for committing suicide, I believe that God will welcome his followers even after suicide. He knows how hard it is to live in this world especially when our brains insult us or lie to us.
I dream of a heaven where I can learn new things, hear the stories of my new neighbors and explore the universe. I can’t imagine myself sitting on a cloud or golfing. I want to find an activity that makes people happy on Earth and in heaven.
What do you want to do in heaven?
Who do you want to meet in heaven?